The Brodsky Papers comprise letters, newscuttings, programmes, telegrams, photograph albums, loose photographs, concert tickets, official documents (marriage certificate, diplomas) and music, which were found in the Brodsky home following the deat...
Brodsky, Adolph (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Elgar thanks the Brodskys for the beautiful account of Christmas Eve [one of Anna Brodksy's booklets, entitled 'Christmas Eve in Old Russia']. He sends his good wishes as ever to the Brodskys. It is dated 17 Dec 1924.
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Elgar thanks Mrs. Brodsky for her charming sketches which he values greatly. He is overwhelmed by her kind references to himself. Elgar often thinks of Brodsky's old spacious study and regrets that he, Elgar is so far away from the scene of...
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Elgar apologises to the Brodskys about the telegram, quite a mistake on the part of the P.O. He sends his thanks and love to the dear Brodskys. In a P.S. overleaf, Elgar informs the Brodskys that his London address is still 37 St. James's P...
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Elgar writes an immediate letter of condolence to Mrs. Brodsky on the death of her husband, Adolph Brodsky [22 January 1929.]. He has sent the letter to the R. College of Music, Manchester, with "please forward at once" written on the b...
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
Elgar has surscribed the mount: To my dear A. & A. Brodsky and signed his name. The photograph is in a decorated wooden frame. In this photograph, Elgar is pictured almost in profile with the left side of his face on view.
Elgar, Edward William (1857-1934), Knight, 1st Baronet, composer
The Brodskys have just received a letter from Lady Elgar reporting that Sir Edward is unwell. The Brodskys hope that he will soon be quite well again. Mrs. Brodsky tells Lady Elgar that her husband plays or studies the Elgar Concerto every day. ...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer
On the back of the first sheet is the start of a copy in Anna Brodsky's hand of a letter to her from Alice Elgar. In this letter Lady Elgar thanks Anna Brodsky for sending her diary which recalls the happy evening. [The continuation of this...
Brodsky, Anna (c.1855-1929), scientist, President of RMCM Club, writer